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DEDICATION 

This book is dedicated to all interested in the 
Art of Drawn Work. 




'■Them has he filled with wisdom of heart to work all 
manner of work. Of the engraver, and of the cunning 
workman, and of the embroiderer in blue, and in purple, 
and in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, even of 
them that do any work, and of those that devise cunning 
work.'" 



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N preparing an exhibit of fine needlework for 
the Paris Exposition, the author of this book 
searched diligently far and near for aid in 
designs and instruction outside of her own orig- 
inal arrangement of threads and stitches in 
different articles of drawn work. To her sur- 
prise and disappointment she found no book 
whatever aevoted to this most beautiful, artistic and ancient of decorative arts. A few 
commonplace sketches, with not always clearly expressed directions for use in an 
occasional magazine, or interspersed in small proportion in books delineating numerous 
other studies in handicraft, were the only reward of her efforts, and she continued to be 
her own designer and instructor. But the idea was thus suggested that there might be 
many other needle women who would like to avail themselves of the help furnished by 
a book devoted to this especial branch of the science of dainty stitches, and that there 
were doubtless many others who would gladly learn this most gracious and delightful 
art. 

In planning and arranging this book, while both classes have been kept in mind, yet 
the author has endeavored, by the most minute and explicit directions, explanations and 
placing of illustrations, beginning with the simplest and easiest and ending with the most 
difficult and elaborate, by her experience in the choice of material and appropriate 
combinations and colorings, to enable the beginner to proceed step by step, to become 
an expert and accomplished needle woman. To do this the directions must be carefully 
studied and correctly and intelligently followed, each thread patiently drawn and every 
stitch perfectly taken, and the worker must not be satisfied with any but the best work 
of her hands. In this, as in all other arts — 

"The work represents the worker." 

Such workers, earnest, faithful, true, who love their work, will find a constant source 
of pleasure in this most artistic employment. It comes closer than any other to the 
beauty of the fabric, as it enters into the very web and woof of the fair cloth itself for 
the fashioning of new designs, or in the carrying out of the thoughts that will suggest 
themselves as the perfect weaving grows apace, and these pages will silently offer to 
the eye and mind a fascinating occupation or pastime, as well as a means of profit to 
those who need to help themselves or lend a kindly hand. 

In offering this book to its patrons the author takes a sincere pleasure, remembering 
that with the earliest mention of the art of the silversmith, the carver, and setter of gems, 
the workers in pounded brass and polished woods, it was also told that — 



"The hanging of the gate of the court was needle work of fine-twined linen." 




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CENTERPIECE 



THE APPROPRIATIONS OF DRAWN WORK 

The uses of drawn work are many. The dining-room would seem empty without its 
decorations of linen. The bed-rooms, too, must have their share. The sitting-room 
also requires a few choice pieces to complete its decorations. In fact, pieces of linen 
scattered here and there add much to the beautifying of home. 

There is no work to which the mingling of threads and fabrics has the fine lace 
effect as drawn work, but with a thought to pleasing the tastes of all, this book repre- 
sents a mingling of drawn work, embroidery and Honiton braid, I trust, with pleasing 
effect; also shows drawn work in color which the author feels positive will please the 
most fanciful. 

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CHOOSING OF MATERIALS 

Tlie uses just mentioned naturally suggest the materials used. In di-awn work 
linen is the most suited of fabrics. Choose linen as free from dressing as possible, then 
you will be enabled to see if the threads are even, round and smooth. Next give a 
thought to the pattern to be woven. This will help to decide the thread. Just here let 
me remark: always use fine thread, let it be silk, linen or cotton. It will bind and 
weave more even and smooth and lend a beauty to the work that is quite fascinating. 
If only the very best efforts satisfy the worker, let this quotation apply to your work, 
"A thing of beauty is a joy forever." I will give the benefit of my experience by 
giving the original size of each piece and materials composing it throughout the book. 



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DRAWmO OF THREADS 



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Materials chosen, the next step is the drawing of threads. In drawing for hem 
measure widtli of hem required and draw the entire length and width, being very 
careful that the drawn space be the same width all around. The same method is 
u^ed in drawing for fringe. 




No. 1. DRAWING OF THREADS 



This engraving shows the threads drawn as in a border, using caution to have 
the space in proj^ortion on all sides. Count threads, or measure space is the bet- 
ter way, as it will result in more accuracy of effect than counting. This comjileted, 
we will give the next step, which is Hemstitching. 



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HEMSTITCHING 



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Threads drawn, we are now ready to learn how to Hemstitch. This engraving 
shows very jilainly tlie stitches. I have endeavored to make these descriptions 
very phiiu by using coarse linen and thread. I also basted the hem with black 
thread, showing just how the hem should be placed at edge of drawn sj^ace. Do 
the wdi'k on wrong side of piece, holding work firmly over first finger with thumb 




No. 2. HEMSTITCHING 



and second finger. The bottom needle shows the first step, the taking up of 
threads. The upper one represents the binding of the same by catching into the 
linen, being very careful not to stick over two threads deep. Thus we have the 
strands of linen bound with two threads, making it very substantial. The first 
taking up of threads must be regulated by the grade of the linen, taking just suf- 
ficient not to draw linen. 



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DOUBLE AND DIAGONAL HEMSTITCHING 



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No. 3. TWO STYLES OF HEMSTITCHING 

This engraving represents two styles of Hemstitching, tlie top space shows the 
double, simply Hemstitching ou both sides. The bottom re])resents the diagonal. 
Execute one side same as plain Hemstitching, (ni the oj^posite side divide the strands, 
binding half and half of each. Now we have described each stvle of Hemstitching, 
the next step will be prejmring work for the fVanu'. 



PREPARING PIECE FOR FRAME 



Having mastered the different styles of Hemstitching, and taking it for granted 
you can execute a goixl button-hole, the next step is the preparing a piece for the 
frame. The threads should all be drawn, the edges Hemstitched, the corner button- 
holed. In fact all styles of work, such as embroidery, or the jilacing of fancy braids 
should be executed, leaving nothing but the outlining and weaving to be done in frame. 



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No. 4. PIECE FOR FRAME 



This engraving represents a j^iece ready fur frame. Threads have been drawn 
with the exception of a few showing liow (h-awii. Button-hoHng and Hemstitching 
comiileted, the jiiece is in readiness for frame. 



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PIECE IN FRAME 



Having pivpaivd the piece, the next question that suggests itself is how should 
the frame he ? 

This engraving shows style of frame with piece adjusted. In presenting this 
out I have shown the work in all its details, taking it fmm the drawing of threads 
to its completion — placing needle, showing the laying of threads. This piece is 
executed in white and a very delicate green, as you have observed in the repre- 
senting of tlie 2)iece finished. It also contains what I term the wrapped border. 
In one section in whit-h the threads are not all drawn you will observe needle 
showing binding strands of linen at sections. The next division shows these spaces 
wrapped, and the outlining begins. The wra2)])ing is accomplished by holding 
finger firmly against work ; then slipping needle through and through binding at 
sections. Wrapped borders should be done in silk, as it wra2:)s more smoothly. 
Corticelli spool silk, letter A, was used in wrapping and outlining; Corticelli Filo 
for weaving. 

Size of piece, nine inches. 



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PIECE m FRAME 




No. 5. STYLE OF FRAME 



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KNOT STITCH 



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No.6. SHOWING KNOT STITCH 



The foumlation stitch of all drawn work is here represented. It is called the 
Knot Stitch. In making this stitch, carry the threads to the left, then ujiward to the 
right; then forming a loop, as shown hy the engraving, the needle is then inserted 
under the threads to be bound and carried upward through the loop ; draw the thread 
carefully and the knot will be produced. As seen, this stej) should be thoroughly 
understood and may require some ])ractice, since it will be of great advantage to the 
worker to tie the knot neatly. Having mastered the Knot Stitch, energetic needle 
women may now consider themselves competent to execute the most difficult of designs 
in drawn work. 



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OUTLmiNG, BINDING, WEAVING 



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No. 7. OUTLINING, BINDING, WEAVING 



In tlii.s engraving there are three styles of work shown. By Outlining is 
meant the threads carried through the piece on which to do the rest of work. In 
one section of this cut you will observe the needle placed as in binding, using 
knot stitch, drawing firmly to the center. Two sections show the lay of threads 
before bound, the remaining section represents the weaving. 

Notice how the needle is placed and you will jilainly see how the weaving is 
done. Now you have had jiresented the rudiments of drawn work. If all are 
learned carefully you can feel yourself competent for the work. 



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DESIGN IN WRAPPED WORK 



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No. 8. DESIGN IN WRAPPED WORK 



As there are quite a few designs in Wrajiped Work throughout the book, I have 
endeavored to represent a very plain style of wrapping, that you may fully understand 
how the work is done. Size of piece, eight inches ; fringe, one inch ; width of border, 
two and one-fourth inches ; button-hole with Corticelli Filo ; wrap with Corticelli 
spool silk, letter A ; hemstitch Avith cotton No. 100 ; prepare for frame ; bind and wrap 
as described in description No. 5. Press while in frame on wrong side ; remove and 
fringe. 



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As block work is very attractive ami <lurable, I have tried to show by this cut 
a very j'l'Uii style of the work. As there is a description in block (see No. 4), 
you will understand what shouhl lie completed before the work is ready for frame. 
Size of piece, eight inches ; fringe, one inch ; small border, three-fourths inch ; blocks, 
one-half inch ; button-hole with Corticelli Filo ; outline and weave with Corticelli 
spool silk, letter A ; hemstitch with very fine cotton ; weave figure on plain blocks 
with Filo. Press, remove and fringe. 



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No. 10. CREAMER DOILY 



Size of this doily i.s five iiiehes, fringe tliree-fourtlis inch, small border tliree- 
eigliths inch, space between borders one-fourth inch. Second liorder five-eighths inches 
with three outlining threads. AVeave center of fan same as spider web; that is, M-eave 
round the outlining threads. Finish edge by weaving througli and through, as 
needle indicates in description Xo. 7. Outline and weave with Corticelli spool silk 
letter A, or 500 linen. 



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No. 11. TABLE DOILY 



This engraving shows very simple, effective Ixjrtlcrs, very suitable for table 
pieces, such as napkins, carvers, doilies or centerpieces. Also very appropriate for 
pillow-cases or dresser covers. Size of piece, six inches; fringe, one inch; width of 
border, three-fourths inch ; space between, one-iburth inch. Outline and weave with 
Corticelli spool silk, using color if desired. Carry as many outlining threads as 
will please fency. • 



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No. 12. HEMSTITCH BORDER 



This engraving represents five Hemstitched bands, very appropriate for napkins, 
table pieces, pillow-cases, skirts, or where bands are required for the finish of hems. 
Hemstitch with fine thread. The most appropriate material for table are damask or 
pillow-case linen. The following page will represent Hemstitched bands as used in a 
table-cloth, using this design fur napkins. 



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Here is represented a very handsome design for table-cloth. The border of seven 
small bands is broken with clusters of roses. Diaw l)iit two threads the width of hem, 
baste them very true, mit roses (tf linen same as cloth, baste in clusters, embroider with 
Corticelli Filo silk. This done, draw threads for l)ands just to the roses, cut threads 
and hemstitch, leaving space of from twelve to fourteen inches between roses. ^\'idth 
of hem, two inches; width of border, two and one-half inches. Size of cloth, three 
yards long, two and one-fourth wide wlu^n done. Damask or plain linen are suitable. 



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The preceding number rejjresents a corner witli a cluster of roses. This en- 
graving shows the opposite corner without the chister. Be vei'y careful to draw 
border true in corner. This style of banding is very durable, very easy to iron, 
and has a most jileasing effect. In the next cut you will observe a cluster in the 
straight border. 



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No. 15. CLUSTER IN BORDER 



This engraving represents to you a cluster of roses as seen in border. This will 
give you a very concise idea of what was meant l)y space between roses, jtlainly 
showing how the clusters are basted and embroidered, drawing threads and cut close to 
roses. This design would make a handsome lunch cloth, with roses executed in yellow 
or pink. Corticelli File No. 742 for yellow, No. 129 for i)ink. 



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This engraving shows a very attractive style of drawn work, the blending of color. 
This style of work is very apj)ro2)riate for polishetl tables, mantels or bed-rooms, 
matching color to decorations of room. Gold and white are very suitable and most 
desirable in a yellow room. 8ize of this cut, eight inches; fringe, one inch. »Size of 
blocks, five-eighths of an int-li. Hemstitch with very fine cotton. Button-hole and 
weave Avebs with Corticelli Filo silk, using No. 77-5 for yellow. No. 624 for l>lue. 
Outline with spool silk. 



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This engraving represents a Sideboard Doily. Size, eight inches ; width of 
small border, three-eighths of an inch; webs in corner; wide border is one and one- 
fourth inches with seven outlining threads; bind corner threads in center; divide 
in four parts, small border inside of diagonal hemstitching. As this doily is woven 
in one-thousand linen the weaving shows very smooth, as most of the engravings 
in this Ijook will. I approve of fine threads. 



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This engraving represents three borders suitable for lunch cloth ; plain satin 
damask linen is here shown. Size of cloth, forty-four inches ; width of hem, one 
and three-fourths inches; width of narrow borders "l)oth same width," three-fourths 
inclies; width of wide border, one and one-fourth inches with nine outlining threads, 
five in small borders. In the wide border the figures are broken with chain-stitch 
webs, making a very striking border. No. 80 cotton was used for hemstitching ; 
Corticelli spool silk, letter A, i'ur outlining and weaving. Space between borders 
three-eighths (if an inch. 



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The figure shows design in wraj^ped work. Size of ^liece, five inches. The scallops 
and dots are worked in yellow; center of cream, white. Wrap strands of linen between 
space. Outline three threads through center of space, l)ind in center and weave. The 
work was executed with Corticelli Filo except wrapping and outlining. Trim margin 



after removing from frame. 



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Size of doily, seven inches ; fringe, one ineli ; space, one-half inch ; size of block, 
three-fourths inch. Hemstitch around block, so as to have the same number of strands 
on each side ; five outlining threads; bind these strands, passing through piece. Bind 
threads thus lain in center, weave designs to suit fancy. Three designs are here repre- 
sented. No. 700 linen used for outlining and weaving. 



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No. 20. BLOCK DOILY IN LINEN 



32 A TREATISE ON DRAWN WORK 



No. 21. CAKE DOILY WITH THREE BORDERS 



The original size of tliis doily is ten inches. Pillow-case linen and Corticelli spool 
silk, letter A, materials for its construction. The small l)orders are five-eighths inch 
wide. Bind the strands of linen through the center with a double thread ; this thread 
is separated anil drawn apart with the remaining outlining threads. The rosette in 
corner is woven partly on one side; reverse frame, weave on the other side; this done 
to suit fancy of weaver. Wide border is one and one-fourth inches in width. Nine 
outlining threads are used in the jilanning of this border. Bind all threads to a 
center; divide corner in five jjarts; weave as shown. 



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No. 21. CAKE DOILY IN THREE BORDERS 



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This engraving represents a very pretty polished table decoration seven inches, 
with a three-fourth inch fringe ; size of space one-half inch ; strands of linen bound 
at sections, counting sixteen sections for center; the linen in these spaces is 
wrapped before outlining ; the outlining threads are then carried through the entire 
piece ; the strands of linen and outlining threads ai-e then woven on from section ; 
finish section where bound with a smooth finish of silk ; bind outlining threads in 
center of space, weaving on those in middle sections. This entire piece was done 
in pure white Corticelli Filo. 



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No. 22. DOILY FOR POLISHED TABLE 



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No. 23. FIRST STEP IN HANDKERCHIEF BORDER 



This engraving shows to you the first step in borders suitable for handkerchiefs. 
Hemstitch, button-hole and draw threads before putting in frame. Baste a tape 
around hem so that fastening in frame will not draw on the material. Size of hand- 
kerchief, eleven inches with a half-iuch hem. Either styles of hemstitching are 
suitable; bind strands of linen at sections, binding on the wrong side. Use spool silk 
letter A, or 100 cotton for binding. If cotton is used for carrying out the designs 
and hemstitching, use 120. If silk, use the pearl white letter A, dividing thread in 
three parts. Use very fine handkerchief linen. 



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As seea by tlii.s representation, the foundation of work is same as shown in the 
preceding number. Size of handkerchief same as No. 23 ; width of hem, one-half 
inch ; work done in pearl white Corticelli s^iool silk, letter A, divided in three 
threads ; button-hole when linen threads are cut with the divided thread ; do all 
the work except button-holing on the wrong side ; sponge and press before remov- 
ing from frame ; if lace, or insertion and lace are used for a finish, make size of 
linen smaller. 



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This engraving represents the uniting of (h-awn work and Honiton braid, and the 
result is very fascinating. Hemstitch, draw thread.s, embroider braid, cut linen from 
beneath before it is ready for frame. If f(jr the dining-table use pure white materials. 
If for sitting-room cream is, very appropriate. Size of piece, twenty-two inches ; 
fringe, one and one-fourth inch. Size of square in corner, six inches ; width of border, 
one and one-fourth inch with nine outlining threads. Observe Honiton braid in 
center; also upjier corner of drawn work, with three clusters in space between corners. 
Embroider Honiton braid with Corticelli Filo. Outline and weave with spool silk, 
letter A. 



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This piece represents a strikingly pretty design where wrapping and weaving are 
done purely in silk. This piece is twelve inches square. Allowing one and one- 
fourth inch for fringe, draw threads width of border, two and one-half inches wide; 
button-hole before drawing threads for sections; divide in three parts, leaving a few 
threads between each part to be wrapped; bind sections and wrap. Now ready to 
outline and weave. This piece was completed in cream, but let fancy dictate to weaver, 
dividing Filo into two threads, as it has a smoother effect. Webs were partly woven 
on right side and finished on wrong side. 



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No. 28. SIDEBOARD DOILY 



This engraving represents a lovely doily for bracket decorations for the sideboard. 
The piece in size is nine inches square; fringe, one inch; border, one and one-half 
inch, with thirteen fnitlining threads. The space between corners is separated into 
seven equal parts; three of these parts are woven on. You will notice that on the 
strands of linen I have wrapped part way and finished by weaving. Finish center 
with bands of hemstitching, using different styles. Divide threads in corners into 
eight parts, allowing five threads each for four })arts and eight threads each for the 
remaining four. 



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Here is seen a style of work very suitable for table use or lunch cloth. The work 
is principally hemstitching, with clusters of embroidered designs in one or more of 
the corners. Finish the entire border before placing clusters. The leaves in this 
corner were basted on border, as it would be almost impossil)le to complete border in 
space between leaves. They were also placed at the edge of hem so that the edge could 
be trimmed shape of leaves. Size of this cloth, twenty by thirty with a one-inch 
hem. Fine sheet linen was used, using same for figures. Embroider these with 
Corticelli Filo. Hemstitch bands with 100 cotton. 



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No. 29. CORNER OF CARVER'S CLOTH 



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No. 30. STAND COVER IN YELLOW 



In this engraving is represented a style of work a^si^ropriate for small stands. 
The size of piece, twenty-four inches; fringe, two inches; the fringe is double; baste 
same as hem ; button-hole edge instead of hemstitcliing. The narrow border is three- 
fourths inch wide ; strands bound with five threads, weaving webs on every alternate 
binding. Space between borders three-fourths inch, on which figures called jewel work 
have been done. Width of wide border is two inches. Divide in three parts; draw 
all but six threatls between, which are b(jund and wrapped. Outline with white. 
Weave in yellow. No. 743.5; finish inside with jewel work. The yellow and jewels 
were done with Corticelli Filo, outlining with spool silk, letter A. Sponge, iron on 
wrong side ; remove from frame ; cut hem at edge, and fringe. 



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The borders of this engravino; are similar to those I have shown in lunch cloth. 
The chainstitch web is farther apart in wide border, corners are filled with different 
designs, and woven in 500 linen instead of silk. Damask linen is the foundation. 
Size of cloth, two and one-half yards square before hems were basted ; width of 
hem, two inches ; width of small borders, three-fourths inch ; width of wide bor- 
der, one and one-half inches, with nine outlining threads ; use either of small 
borders for napkins. Size of napkin, twenty-five inches, with a three-fourths inch 
hem. Centerpiece same as shown in this cut. 



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Tlii-s cait represents a style (if work very similar to Mexican. Size of doily, seven 
inches square ; all(jw three-fourths inch fcjr fringe. Divide into seven spaces, allowing 
six threads between spaces. Bind sections and outline; weave one figure; web the 
next ; thus every alternate figure is carried out. Use pillow-case linen. Outline with 
Corticelli spool silk, pearl white; weave with Filo, ])ure white. 



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This cut represents another style similar to Mexican. Can be used with taste 
wherever placed, but very suitable for mantels or tables. Size of piece, seven 
inches ; three-fourths inch fringe ; divide into half-inch sections ; outline and weave 
as shown ; outline with spool silk, letter A ; weave and button-hole with Corticelli 
File. A delicate tint of yellow was used in this. Filo No. 742 with spool silk 
to match. 



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Here is represented a pretty style of woj'k. As the first glance leaves an impression, 
this style of work is also very durable, and is readily admired in white or color. This 
was executed in delicate shades of yellow and green, no white being used excej)t for 
hemstitching around scjuares. Outlining done in green, same shade as center weavings. 
Allow threads to cross on to[) of small blocks ; button-hole with same thread. The 
other weavings were done in yellow. We luive not had this piece brought out in 
color, as the colors were so plainly rejjresented in photo. Size of piece, eight inches 
with one and one-fourth inch for fringe ; width of border, two inches ; divided into 
five equal jiarts. Do hemstitching and button-holing before adjusting to frame. Use 
pillow-case linen ; Corticelli Filo No. 125 for green, No. 138 for yellow. Press, 
remove and fringe. 



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No. 34. DOILY IN BLOCK WORK 



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In the following engraving will be shown corner nsed in a table piece. After 
service has been removed, spread linen piece and place thereon a tray of fruit, or 
bowl of flowers. Size of piece, thirty inches. Wild roses were embroidered around 
edge. In three corners were drawn- work squares; six inches size of square. Work 
in silk or very fine linen. I prefer silk. In the opposite corner scatter buttercups, 
as they give a very attractive finish to the piece. Use fine sheeting. Embroider 
roses and buttercups with Corticelli Filo ; the drawn work was done in spool silk, 
letter A. If bleached linen is selected for material, use pure white thread ; if cream, 
match thread. The second corner will appear on the following page. 



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No. 35. FIRST CORNER OF CENTERPIECE 



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In this representation is shown an entirely different style of Drawn Work. 
Size of square, six inches; work very easily done, as you will observe, but very at- 
tractive and durable. This style of work is very aj^projjriate for handkerchief 
borders. As you will notice, there are a few buttercups at corner of square. As 
has been said, Corticelli silks were used in this piece. The next cut will show third 
corner. 



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This engraving shows you the last of three corners. Size of corners same as 
No. 36; three styles of work are shown in this corner, but when laid out in sec- 
tions all are very easily executed. The strands of linen in center are wrajjped, 
the outlining threads bound in center and webs woven. Tlie roses can be drawn 
from eye. Size of roses, two inches across, with five leaves. These were done in 
pui-e white Corticelli Filo. Yellow would be very appropriate, using No. 506. 



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This dainty doily of lemou and blue is very suitable for polished tables or dresser. 
Size of piece, nine inches, with one and one-fourth inch fringe ; space in border, one- 
half inch, with a small band to tinish center. In this piece will be seen three different 
designs w^oven in spaces. On plain blocks forget-me-nots are embroidered, using Corti- 
celli No. 518 for the forget-me-nots, and No. 741 for weaving; outlining with spool 
silk, letter A ; use pillow-case linen ; hemstitch witli No. 100 cotton ; press on wrong 
side ; remove and fringe. 



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As we have been studying Dining-Room Decorations, let me add a suggestion 
for a Sideboard Cover. Arrange the linen just the size of top, using hem or 
double fringe. The borders here represented were drawn the same width — three- 
fourths inch — allowing space between of two inches. In this space were scattered 
forget-me-nots, the borders cross in C(jrner, forming a square of linen on which are 
embroidered Honiton l)raid. In this you will notice the unison with which drawn 
work, Honiton braid and embroidery are blended. The fancy stitch at edge was 
made to secure a second thickness of linen, so the fringe would be double; baste on 
wrong side. Outlining with 80 cotton, weaving with 500 linen, embroidering 
with Corticelli Filo ; fancy stitch, Avith EE wash silk ; use damask linen ; with all 
styles of work in linen use wash silk. 



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No. 40. DESIGN FOR PILLOW TOP 



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Here are seen different styles of work : embroidering, etching, outlining, wrapping 
and weaving. Size of piece, eighteen inches; use unbleached butchers' linen a ad 
cream thread. The embroidering, etching, outlining and weaving of outside border 
or linen decorations were done with Corticelli EE wash silk ; outlining, wrapping 
and weaving of drawn center with Corticelli ball silk. The heavy work, to be at- 
tractive, must be evenly done. Sponge, press thoroughly on wrong side, remove 
from frame and trim edge. 



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In this engraving will be .seen figures and designs aj^projiriate for lunch or table- 
cloth. Plain linen was used ; hemstitching done with No. 80 cotton ; Corticelli spool 
silk, letter A, pure white for outlining, button-holing and weaving ; Corticelli Filo 
for embroidering figures on lAiun blocks. Size of cloth, two and one-half yards when 
done; hem, three inches; finish with bands; width of l)lock l)order, two and one- 
fourth inches; finish with liands of hemstitching. In the following engraving will 
be seen corner of centerjjiece matching cloth. 



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In this cut is shown corner of centerpiece to match table-cloth on the preceding 
page. Size of jiiece, twenty-four inches, with one and one-fourth inch for fringe; 
width of first border, seven-eighths of an inch; width of block border, two inches; 
third border, three-fourths inch ; different designs have been woven in this center, 
as will be seen by referring to No. 53. Use as in table-cloth, Corticelli spool silk ; 
also Filo as stated; figures on plain blocks, same as table-cloth. Use either of 
small borders with bands for napkins. 



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No. 42. CORNER OF CENTERPIECE 



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No. 43. TABLE PIECE IN BOLTING SILK 



In passing through the book you have noticed a few j^ieces in this style of work. 
The work shows very jirettily on polished tables or over dainty colored pillows. 
Size of this piece, eight inches across. Do the work with Corticelli Filo, j^leasing 
fancy as to color. Press on wrong side before taking from frame. Lastly, trim 
edge. Grade of bolting, No. 9XX. 



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No. 43. TABLE PIECE IN BOLTING SILK 



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This is corner No. 1 of centerpiece as shown in iirst i^art of book. As all 
corners are of different styles of work each will be represented. Size of piece, twenty- 
four inches ; one and one-fourth inch hem ; width of small border, five-eighths of an 
inch, with three binding threads ; the second border is one and one-fourth inch wide ; 
the third, one inch in width; and on one side are the same borders as are .shown in 
No. 55. On the o^jposite side you will find two different styles of weaving. Button- 
hole square in corner so that threads can be cut, leaving the square to be done in a 
style of wrapping and weaving to please fancy. Use Corticelli spool silk, letter A, 
for outlining and weaving ; cotton No. 100 for hemstitching. Use pillow-case linen. 



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No. 45. SECOND CORNER OF CENTERPIECE 



In the preceding engraving was shown one of four corners of centerpiece. This 
represents the second, in that the size was given ; also width of hem. The borders 
on one side are the same, l)ut the borders on the opposite side and corner are of 
different designs. In the one ])order nine threads are lain, upon which to weave. 
In the other, seven. In this the figure is partly woven and partly wrapped. Either 
of the borders shown in this piece would do well for single borders; they are very 
firm and will laundry well. If linen is desired for weaving, use very fine thread. 



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No. 46. PILLOW-TOP IN BOLTING SILK 



In this engraving is shown a beantiful design for Pillow-Top in bolting silk. Size 
of top, sixteen inches. The design is easily made after the hearts are drawn. 
Corticelli Filo silk, Nos. OOo, (;;)4.") for shades of green; Xos. 725, 729.5 for violets. 
Clip bolting from nnder weavings. Grade of bolting silk. No. IIX. 



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In this engraving the work is principally hemstitching. While the style of work 
is very showy, it is durable. The hemstitched bands are drawn through hem, forming 
plain blocks in border. Outline from corner to corner and bind with a knotting of 
thread. Inside the border proper are block squares. Button-hole and hemstitch, 
then outline and weave webs. Size of handkerchief when done, eleven inches ; lace, 
one and one-fourth inch. Use cotton No. 120 for work, and very fine linen mull. 



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No. 48. HANDKERCHIEF WITH BLOCK BORDER 



In this Handkerchief you will notice a style of border very pretty, if woven in 
silk. Width of border, one and one-half inches; divide into three spaces; outline 
cross threads; weaving done from section of linen; sejjarate strands of linen in 
weaving. Outlining and weaving were done in Corticelli spool silk, letter A, divided 
into three threads, which necessarily shows the weaving very smooth, but hope i)lain 
enough to explain. Outside finish, Honiton braid. Beading and footing were used. 



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The border in this Handkerchief is carried on after tlie foundation in No. 23 
is exphiined and understood. Threads were drawn close to edge, leaving only mate- 
rial enough to cast insertion to. i^ize of linen, seven inches; width of insertion, 
one-half inch; width of lace, one and one-fourth inches; full at corner, or all 
around as to fancy. 



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This engraving represents one of four corners as shown in No. 2B. The piece 
was designed as a cover for jardiniere stand. AVhen the forget-me-nots are to the 
front, the borders are alike; when the squares of th-awn work are visible, those two 
borders are siniilai-. All corners are different designs. In this you will observe 
wrapped work in l)order. Corner is divided into ten parts, woven so far from 
center straight ; then the taking up and dropping of threads begin. Size of piece, 
twenty-five inches; fringe, one and one-half inch ; width of narrow border, one-half 
inch; width of wide border, one and one-half incli. Corticelli spool silk, letter A, 
pure white, for outlining, wrapping and weaving. In forget-me-nots use Cbrticelli 
No. 518 to 5120; for stems, 107 to 110. 



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No. 50. CORNER OF STAND COVER 



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In this cut is shown the second corner of No. 26. This is an opposite corner 
and represents the unitina; of ditierent borders, Avhich forms an odd corner. In this 
you will observe a very odd design woven in open space to match. As will be seen, 
the width of liorders is the same; figures in small border same, with the scattering 
of forget-me-nots in corner. Work done in silk, the numbers of which are found 
on preceding page. We will present a few different styles of work Ijefore giving 
the third and fourth corners. 



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This little Doily consists simply of Toses for corners,' united at edges by leaves. 
The embroidering in this was in white, but color can be substituted. I suggest 
yellow or pink. Grade of bolting, Ko. 12XX. 



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No. 53. STAND COVER 



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No. 54. THIRD CORNER OF CENTERPIECE 



In this cut is slidwn the uniting of lK)rders represented in No. 44 and in No. 55. 
Notice particularly the laying of threads and the style of weaving. You will have 
no difficulty in producing border with like effect. In this you will observe different 
designs in corner; both are very pretty. As seen, the one is divided in six parts 
and weaving carried out; the other into four. Weave as shown. Small openings 
in hemstitched bands were filled in webs. 



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In the representing of this corner there are shown you nine styles of work. 
Size of piece, twenty-four inches, with one and one-fourth inch hem, finished with 
double hemstitching. Small border is five-eighths of an inch wide, with three out- 
lining threads. Notice closely style of weaving. Next border, one and one-fourth 
inch wide. On one side we have eleven threads; the corresponding border has 
but five, only one-half of border being outlined. You will observe how weaving 
is done, the remaining strands of linen being wrapped. Third border, is one-inch 
wide with seven threads carried through both, but difierent styles of weaving; 
finished on inside with bands of hemstitching. Entire piece is shown in front of 
book. There are no two borders alike and different corners. 



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In this you have a style of border work. Size of jiieoe, thirteen inches with fringe 
one and one-half inch, with a small hemstitched band; first border, one and one-half 
inch wide, with eleven outlining threads. The work in border is broken by using 
different designs. Corners are divided into eight parts ; weave as shown. Second 
border is one inch wide, with chiefly outlining. The corners are woven first in webs, 
branching out into twelve parts. Corticelli spool silk, letter A, used in outlining and 
weaving. 



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In this eiigr;iving are represented three styles of borders, two of which we term 
ribbon borders. Let surface to be covered dictate size of cover; allow hem of one 
inch; in this double hemstitching was used for a finish; border with two ribbons 
is two inches wide; ribbons are drawn back at end that border may be understood; 
middle border is called the butterfly, and indicates very plainly how threads are 
lain for the jjrocess of weaving ; third, or diagonal ribbon border, is one and one- 
fourth inch wide with I'ibbon removed at one end, representing border plainly 
before inserting ribbon. In this cover No. 100 linen thread was used. Necessarily 
heavy weight of linen is required ; use fine linen sheeting, and ribbon to match 
decorations of room. Pink and delicate green here represented ; gold and pale blue 
for yellow room. 



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No. 57. DESIGN FOR DRESSER COVER 



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No. 58. DESCRIPTIVE CORNER TO No. 67. 



This engraving represents Corner of No. 67, taken larger tliat the work may he 
plainly demonstrated. Thei-e is a space of one-half inch hetween fringe and narrow 
border; width of horder, one inch with seven outlining threads. On every other 
binding webs are woven. The width of hoi-dei' in squiii'e is one and three-fourths 
inch, with threads drawn through the small Ixiider. In this open space outlining 
threads are lain both ways; hind threads as sIkiwh; weave figure to suit fancy. 
You will observe there is wrapping in large hdrdci'. Please notice the design in 
corner of square was divided into seven paits with weaving carried out as seen. The 
linen square formed by drawing border is divided into three j^jarts, both ways, leaving 
six threads of linen to be bound and wrapped, outlining on wrong side to mapj^ed 
strands; weave figure to your fancy. In the placing of ])raid (»r scattering of fiowers 
refer to No. 07. Use spool silk Corticelli, letter A, pure white, for all work except 
flowers and securing of braid. For the forget-me-nots use No. 518 to 520; for stems 
No. 107 to 110, use No. 614 for embroidering braid. 



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No. 58. DESCRIPTIVE CORNER TO No. 67 



98 A TREATISE ON DRAWN WORK 



No. 59. CORNER OF STAND COVER 



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In this engraving will be found a style of work that will please the most fan- 
ciful. The entire piece is shown in No. 53, leaving no doubt as to how threads are 
drawn. Size of piece, twenty-five inches, with one and three-fourths inch fringe; 
width of outside border, one and one-fourth inch ; divide into spaces by leaving 
about six linen threads between space ; these are wrapped ; outlining done on these 
wrapped strands ; outline on wrong side ; we are now ready to bind and weave ; 
the space between border is two and one-half inches ; small border, three-fourths 
inch ; finish small border same as large one, weaving either design in linen ; square 
in corner grouj) a cluster of violets, using Corticelli Filo No. 725 to 729.5; for 
stems and leaves. No. 781 to 784. In the space along sides scattei' buttercups ; as 
shown in No. 53, use Corticelli Filo No. 503 to 507 for buttercups ; No. 782 to 
785 for stems and leaves. 



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No. 60. DESIGN IN BLOCK CORNERS 



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In describing this style of border I will endeavor to explain clearly how threads 
were drawn to t'orni blocks. Size of piece, ten inches ; one inch for fringe ; button- 
holing, wrapping, outlining, weaving and embroidering on plain blocks were done 
with pure white Corticelli Filo ; width of outside bordei', three-fourths inch ; divide 
into seven parts ; wrap six linen threads ; outline on these on wrong side. In button- 
holing for this border work through to the outside button-holing, leaving the square 
of linen it forms in center. The same thought is carried out in the third border, 
which is five-eighths inch wide, leaving squares of linen in corner. For second bor- 
der, di'aw threads between rows of button-holing, leaving linen in corner. Outline 
and weave webs. Use different figures in first and third borders ; also different on 
linen squares. 



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No. 60. DESIGN IN BLOCK CORNERS 



102 A TREATISE ON DRAWN WORK 



No. 61. POLISHED TABLE SQUARE 



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In this engraving is shown a blending of colors, the style of work very similar to 
that of piece in frame. Size of piece, ten inches, with one and one-fourth inch for 
fringe; width of border, one and three-fourths inch; divide in four parts; wrap 
linen threads in pink, using Corticelli File No. 573. Outline in spool silk; weave 
small figures in green, using Filo No. 833 ; button-hole and finish off corner figures 
in white, No. C)l(). The star corners are divided into six parts, the wheel corner into 
eight. Notice at edge of corner we have a saw finish, which is done by looping thread 
around outlining thread, securing it in button-hole edge. Comjjlete piece with a 
narrow band on inside. 



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No. 61. POLISHED TABLE SQUARE 



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No. 62. VASE DOILY IN BOLTING 



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No. 62. VASE DOILY IN BOLTING 



Here is represented a very pretty Vase Doily in bolting. Size, 6 inches ; roses 
are placed at regular intervals around edge, joined by leaves; white is here shown, 
but color could be substituted. Weave with C'orticelli Filo ; trim edge after remov- 
ing from frame. Grade of bolting, No. 14XX. 



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105 








No. 63. CENTERPIECE 



106 A TREATISE ON DRAWN WORK 



No. 64. THIRD CORNER OF No. 26 



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This engraving shows you the third coiner of No. 2(J. Borders in this niv 
alike, each having nine outlining threads on which the same figures are woven. 
Corner space in border is divided into five parts. After web has been woven 
in center carry out the weaving by dro}>i)ing and taking up threads ; square 
inside of border four inches ; divide in seven spaces, leaving six linen threads be- 
tween space ; outline as shown ; weave webs at sections ; use Corticelli spool silk, 
pure white, for outlining and weaving. No. 100 Cotton for hemstitching. 



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107 




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108 A TREATISE ON DRAWN WORK 



No. 65. FOURTH CORNER OF No. 26 



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111 this engraving you will notice aw in No. '>!, that odd borders are united at 
this corner. In the one border you will observe two ilesigns are woven, the other 
weaving united with wrapped work; figures in small borders same throughout piece. 
In this corner is woven an odd design to compare with odd borders. Divide threads 
into seven parts as shown; forget-me-nots fill corner of linen; use ])illow-case linen; 
silk as spoken of in other corners. 



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109 




No. 65. FOURTH CORNER OF No. 26 



no A TREATISE ON DRAWN WORK 



No. 66. POLISHED TABLE CENTER 



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Here is shown a stylo of work that is very atti-aetive, most suitable for stands 
or polished tables. The original size of this i)iece was fourteen inches, with one and 
one-fourth inch fringe; width of border, two inches. Divide sides into four spaces, 
leaving six linen threads between spaces to be wrapped; outline on wrong side; bind 
outlining threads and weave. Two styles of weaving are shown, making it a reversible 
piece. Divide corner into blocks; hemstitch around lilocks; outline and weave as 
represented; finish inside with a diagonal hemstitched band; use pillow-case linen. 
All work except hemstitching was done in Corticelli spool silk, letter A, pure white. 



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111 









No. 66. POLISHED TABLE CENTER 



112 A TREATISE ON DRAWN WORK 



No. 67. AN ELABORATE STAND COVER 



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In this engraving is shown a very Elaborate Stand Cover. Here also is seen the 
uniting of drawn work, embroidery and Honiton braid. Size of piece, twenty-seven 
inches, with two inches for fringe. (See description of corner in No. 58.) In this is 
plainly seen how the braid was placed, and the scattering of flowers. There are 
represented eight styles of drawn work, the woi:k all done in silk. Refer to No. 58. 



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113 




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114 A TREATISE ON DRAWN WORK 



No. 68. VASE DOILY IN BOLTING 



In this engravins; are shown several styles of work : embroidering, jewel work, 
etching, stitch outlining and Kensington ; also a Mending of several colors, as will 
be seen. Use Corticelli silk No. !•], for yell(»\v; No. (Soo.iSoO for green; No. 528 
for brown; No. 654.651 for purple; No. 655.1) tijr piidc; grade of Ixdting' No. 5X. 
Size of piece, nine inches. 

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115 




No. 68. VASE DOILY IN BOLTING 



116 A TREATISE ON DRAWN WORK 



No. 69. CORNER OF STAND COVER 



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The style of work lu'i-c rejiresented is similar to that in No. 25, the uniting of" 
drawn work and Honiton braid. Size of piece, twenty-four inches; one and one- 
half inch for fringe ; size of square, seven inches. Wrapping and weaving are here 
shown. Use Corticelli Filo for embroidering braid; spool silk, letter A, for out- 
lining and weaving. 



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117 




No. 69. CORNER OF STAND COVER 



118 A TREATISE ON DRAWN WORK 



No. 70. DOILY IN COLOR 



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In describing this piece I refer yon to jiiece in frame or No. 5. In that I 
endeavored to carry your thought through the entire piece. You also have the 
piece shown as one of the introductories, where it has been finisheil in white and 
green. In this I have shown the blending of white and yellow, using Corticelli 
Filo No. 614 for white, Corticelli Persian No. 504 for yellow. Size of piece, ten 
inches; fringe, one inch; width of border, two and one-half inches, with a finish of 
a hemstitch band. 



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119 




No. 70. DOILY IN COLOR 



120 



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